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Nathan Ellis could be set to become the IPL’s most sought after ‘death’ bowler
On the back of a remarkable T20 Vitality Blast campaign with Hampshire, Nathan Ellis has arguably established himself as the world’s finest exponent of at-the-death bowling. Ellis’ breath-taking last over of the final – against Lancashire at Edgbaston last week – was a perfect example of his immense skill and composure in a high pressured…
T20 Vitality Blast – Tonight’s fixtures and Sunday recap
Tonight’s fixtures include an intriguing contest between the two form teams in the North Group. Derbyshire Falcons entertain Northamptonshire Steelbacks at the Incora Ground, Derby with both teams well in the hunt for a place in the quarter finals.
Hampshire Hawks (155-6) defeat Essex Eagles (123) to win by 32 runs in the T20 Vitality Blast at the Ageas Bowl.
Hampshire Hawks (155-6) defeat Essex Eagles (123) to win by 32 runs in the T20 Vitality Blast at the Ageas Bowl. Under cobalt skies, Hampshire prevailed in a war of attrition at the Ageas Bowl last night. In conditions more suitable for a rugby match than a game of cricket, Hampshire batted well to post…
Lancashire and Surrey look strong in the T20 Vitality Blast as the group stage nears half-way
With the T20 Vitality Blast almost at the half-way stage, two teams are looking particularly strong. In the Northern Group, Lancashire Lightning have won six of their seven games and lead the group by three points. In the Southern section, Surrey have won five of their six matches so far; the other game – against…
Somerset ease past Hampshire Hawks to cruise to the top of the South Group in the T20 Vitality Blast
Somerset eased past Hampshire Hawks to cruise to the top of the South Group in the T20 Vitality Blast. Somerset’s bowlers shared the wickets around their seam attack as they tore through Hampshire’s top order. Josh Davey was the pick of the Somerset bowlers, taking 3-21 as the hosts stumbled to 123 at the Ageas…
Hampshire and Somerset in action tonight at The Ageas Bowl – Paul Blake previews
Hampshire Hawks welcome Somerset in their second Vitality Blast game of the season at The Ageas Bowl tonight. Paul Blake previews tonight’s action.
Hampshire blow a good start with the ball as Middlesex rally to win Vitality Blast opener
Despite a great start with the ball, Hampshire Hawks were unable to capitalise, eventually going down in this white ball season opener by 10 runs. Despite losing three early wickets, Middlesex opener Max Holden and middle order batsman Jack Davies were able to steady the ship. Subsequently, 41 runs off just 27 balls from wicketkeeper-batsman…
England call up Harry Brook and Matthew Potts in LV= Insurance Test squad announcement but selectors resort to type in bringing back Anderson and Broad
The selection panel have announced a 13-strong squad for the first two test matches of the summer against New Zealand. Among the thirteen are Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Durham seamer Matthew Potts who have been rewarded for their respective strong starts to the County Championship.
Hampshire close in on an unwanted half-century
Currently second in the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One, Hampshire have started the season very well, particularly with the ball. They have not won the county championship since 1973; forty-nine years ago. With twenty wickets already to his name, Keith Barker has certainly caught the eye. After taking 5-67 in the first innings against…
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- Sela to become Newcastle United shirt sponsor – Sky Sports
According to Sky Sports, Sela could be set to be on Newcastle United shirts as from next season. - Kimmich on City’s shortlist to bolster midfield
With Ilkay Gundogan set to leave the Etihad on a free and doubts over the future of Bernardo Silva, is Joshua Kimmich the man to fill the midfield void left behind? - John Gosden expecting a good performance from Laurel in the Lockinge.
Today’s Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is an open renewal to say the least. Paul Blake looks ahead to the 3.35 at Newbury today. - Greyhound Racing – Weekly Review
A popular local winner in the Brighton Belle, and a scintillating trap to tape triumph for Hawkfield Ozark in the Laurels, were arguably the pick of last week’s greyhound racing action. Elsewhere, Thursday’s Greyhound Trader.com sales at Yarmouth saw 49/52 lots sold. Paul Blake reviews last week’s action and looks ahead to what’s on the cards for this week. - Greyhound Racing – Weekly Review
Three Category One finals and an exciting trio of semi-finals in the Brighton Belle, were the pick of last week’s greyhound racing action. Elsewhere, there was widespread relief after new traps were successfully installed at Towcester. Paul Blake reviews last week’s action and key talking points. - Greyhound Racing – Weekly ReviewThree Category One finals, the semi-finals of the bet365 Hunt Cup, and the heats of the Brighton Belle were the pick of last week’s greyhound racing action. Elsewhere, there was further controversy surrounding the slow opening sprint and stayers traps at Oxford. Paul Blake reviews last week’s action and key talking point.
- Droopys By Amile set to do battle with Ninja Kerry and Marine in the Coral Dogs 515 Final at Hove tonight
Droopys By Amile set to do battle with Ninja Kerry in the Coral Dogs 515 Final at Hove tonight - Chelsea’s decision to reappoint Frank Lampard until the end of the season is a win-win for both parties
The mostly negative response to Chelsea’s decision to reappoint former player and manager, Frank Lampard, doesn’t take into account what the Chelsea legend and fledgling manager may have learned, and what is on the line for him over the next 10 games. - Wendil Waves bye-bye to A7 grade after leaving highly rated Avongate Bergo in his wake at Henlow
Richard Devenish made it four wins on the card in sensational style at Henlow today. The pick of the bunch was arguably when Wendil Waves brutally annihilated some decent opposition in the 12:01 trial race at Henlow this morning. - @WeeklyGreyhound Trainer standings
Most recent updates of the @WeeklyGreyhound Trainer standings for all GBGB listed tracks - Arkady makes all to win the RPGTV Juvenile at Towcester, while the Kab Maiden Derby Trial stakes get underway.
Arkady took full advantage of a quick start to make all in this much anticipated four bend invitational for trainer David Mullins. Paul Blake reviews the best of Sunday’s greyhound action from Towcester. - Chris Hamblin racks up three winners on the Saturday card at Oxford to close the gap on Dodington and Nevin
Chris Hamblin racks up three winners on the Saturday card at Oxford to close the gap on Dodington and Nevin. Saturday Night Fever! Paul Blake reviews the best of Saturday’s greyhound action. - Jim Daly and Jason Ray neck and neck at the top of the Suffolk Downs @WeeklyGreyhound graded trainer standings
Jim Daly and Jason Ray neck and neck at the top of the Suffolk Downs @WeeklyGreyhound graded trainer standings - Treble for Jim Daly at Suffolk Downs takes him to the top of the graded trainer standings as Jason Ray registers a blank
Treble for Jim Daly at Suffolk Downs takes him to the top of the graded trainer standings as Jason Ray registers a blank. - Five Winner haul for Paul Clarke at Harlow is the pick of Wednesday’s graded training performances as elsewhere Curtin and Cahill win four apiece
Five Winner haul for Paul Clarke at Harlow is the pick of Wednesday’s graded training performances as elsewhere Curtin and Cahill win four races apiece - Jason Ray secures a quadruple in the pick of Tuesday’s graded training performances to extend his lead at the top of the Suffolk Downs standings
Jason Ray secures a quadruple in the pick of Tuesday’s graded training performances to extend his lead at the top of the Suffolk Downs standings. Paul Blake reviews Tuesday’s graded racing from Hove, Crayford, Towcester, Suffolk Downs and Romford. - Dodington’s duo are ‘Spot On’ as the Oxford trainer makes it a treble on the Tuesday Card
Romeo Superstar (L. Tuffin) confirmed that he was far too dominant to remain in A3 company at Towcester on Monday morning, winning the 11:01 (500m) in devastating style. After winning the battle for the rail with the two dogs on his inside, this was a procession. Despite the even break, ‘Romeo’ had enough early pace to avoid any trouble at the first bend with only Dablondereturns in Trap 4 able to keep pace with him. - ‘Romeo string’ dishes out tough love at Towcester with 3 winners on the card for Laurence Tuffin on Monday
Romeo Superstar (L. Tuffin) confirmed that he was far too dominant to remain in A3 company at Towcester on Monday morning, winning the 11:01 (500m) in devastating style. After winning the battle for the rail with the two dogs on his inside, this was a procession. Despite the even break, ‘Romeo’ had enough early pace to avoid any trouble at the first bend with only Dablondereturns in Trap 4 able to keep pace with him. - Mark Wallis set to equal Coronation Cup training record with sweet success at Romford tomorrowMark Wallis will equal Brian Clemenson’s long standing record of four wins in the Category One Coral Coronation Cup, if his prodigious Antigua Sugar takes the spoils on Friday night at Romford. Wallis’ white and black bitch will arrive at tomorrow’s 575m final in outstanding form. Her unbeaten run was extended to seven races last week, when she won her semi-final in convincing style.
- Another £10,000 is up for grabs in Star Sports Galaxy Marathon at Oxford Stadium on Friday nightAnother £10,000 up for grabs in Star Sports Galaxy Marathon at Oxford Stadium on Friday night
- Romford raider roars into Hove for the Coral Standard on Thursday
Connections of Bubbly Simba will hope the trip is made worthwhile with victory in this renewal of The Coral Standard at Hove tomorrow evening. - Darryl Porter leads the way in our brand new greyhound trainer standings ahead of today’s meeting at Swindon
Gary Moore will hope Authorised Speed can follow up his convincing win last time out with victory in today’s Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown. - For the love of the Game #3 (Part 3) – Die Alte Dame (The Old Lady), Hertha BSC
The Olympiastadion is an iconic stadium. In 1936, it became a symbol of Nazi power when it hosted the Berlin Olympics, opened by Adolf Hitler. Today, the stadium is home to Hertha BSC. In February 2023, we visited Berlin to take in a Bundesliga match and… Read More »For the love of the Game #3 (Part 3) – Die Alte Dame (The Old Lady), Hertha BSC - For the love of the Game #3 (Part 2) – The Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC
I’m sat up in bed while I write tonight. It’s just a couple of days before we fly from Gatwick on Saturday morning and things have gone very wrong indeed. One of the group, Sharpy, has royally fucked up. His passport only has a couple of… Read More »For the love of the Game #3 (Part 2) – The Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC - For the love of the Game #3 – The Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC
It’s been a good few months since I’ve written a ‘For the love of the Game’ article, and I can’t wait to get to it. I’m at work, on a break, and being fuelled by instant coffee. February has arrived at last. This is the month… Read More »For the love of the Game #3 – The Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC - Paul Blake looks ahead to the Unibet Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle
Gary Moore will hope Authorised Speed can follow up his convincing win last time out with victory in today’s Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown.